Suzuki Division 2 Water Polo National League
The Division 2 format of the National Water Polo League was introduced in 2016. The format was successful in encouraging the development of a more comprehensive national competition.
In 2026, the women's and men's leagues will consist of three tournaments in which teams can acquire Championship points through individual tournament rankings. The team with the most Championship points will win the overall Division 2 Water Polo League (D2WPL).
2026 Tournament Dates/Locations:
- Round 1: 25-27 April - Hamilton
- Round 2: 8-10 May (Women), 15-17 May (Men) - Auckland
- Round 3: 26-28 June- Christchurch
Team Entry:
- Round 1 team entries are open via Friendly Manager (.pdf walkthrough)
- Round 1 team entries will close at COB 28 February 2026
- Round 2 team entries are open via Friendly Manager (.pdf walkthrough)
- Round 2 team entries will close at COB 15 March 2026
- Round 3 team entries are open via Friendly Manager (.pdf walkthrough)
- Round 3 team entries will close on 1 May 2026
Competition Information:
- 2026 General - Competition Manual (.pdf document)
Rules & regulations consistent across all national competitions
- Suzuki Division 2 Water Polo League - Competition Manual (.pdf document)
Rules & regulations specific to Suzuki Division 2 Water Polo League
Competition Draws and Schedule
Important Documents
- H&S RAMS Form - Round 1 (.pdf document)
- H&S RAMS Form - Round 2 (.pdf document)
- H&S RAMS Form - Round 2 (.pdf document)
Key Dates
| Event | Round 1 |
| Entries Open | 2 February 2026 |
| Entries Close | 28 February 2026 |
| Teams Accepted | 2 March 2026 |
| Teams Invoiced | 2 March 2026 |
| Draft Draw Released | 13 March 2026 |
| Final Draw Released | 20 March 2026 |
| Invoices Due | 28 March 2026 |
| Team Lists Due | 15 April 2026 |
| Technical Meeting | 15 April 2026 |
| Competition Starts | 25 April 2026 |
| Event | Round 2 |
| Entries Open | 2 February 2026 |
| Entries Close | 15 March 2026 |
| Teams Accepted | 15 March 2026 |
| Teams Invoiced | 15 March 2026 |
| Draft Draw Released | 27 March 2026 |
| Final Draw Released | 8 April 2026 |
| Invoices Due | 10 April 2026 |
| Team Lists Due | 29 April 2026 |
| Technical Meeting | 29 April 2026 |
| Competition Starts | 8 May 2026 |
| Event | Round 3 |
| Entries Open | 2 February 2026 |
| Entries Close | 1 May 2026 |
| Teams Accepted | 1 May 2026 |
| Teams Invoiced | 1 May 2026 |
| Draft Draw Released | 15 May 2026 |
| Final Draw Released | 22 May 2026 |
| Invoices Due | 29 May 2026 |
| Team Lists Due | 17 June 2026 |
| Technical Meeting | 17 June 2026 |
| Competition Starts | 26 June 2026 |
2025 Tournament Dates/Locations:
- Round 1: 11-13 April - Wellington
- Round 2: 16-18 May - Auckland
- Round 3: 20-22 June- Hawkes Bay
Team Entry:
- Round 2 team entries are open via Friendly Manager (.pdf walkthrough)
- Round 2 team entries will close at COB 4 April 2025
- Round 3 team entries are open via Friendly Manager (.pdf walkthrough)
- Round 3 team entries will close on 9 May 2025
Competition Information:
- 2025 General - Competition Manual (.pdf document)
Rules & regulations consistent across all national competitions
- Suzuki Division 2 Water Polo League - Competition Manual (.pdf document)
Rules & regulations specific to Suzuki Division 2 Water Polo League
Competition Draws and Schedule
Important Documents
- H&S RAMS Form - Round 1 (.pdf document)
- H&S RAMS Form - Round 2 (.pdf document)
Key Dates
| Event | Round 3 |
| Entries Open | 8 April 2025 |
| Entries Close | 9 May 2025 |
| Teams Accepted | 12 May 2025 |
| Teams Invoiced | 12 May 2025 |
| Time Conflicts Due | 16 May 2025 |
| Draft Draw Released | 23 May 2025 |
| Draw Released | 30 May 2025 |
| Invoices Due | 31 May 2025 |
| Final team lists due | 5 June 2025 |
| Competition Starts | 20 June 2025 |